where is the starter located on this car.

2005 SUZUKI FORENZA
80,000 MILES
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MITCH E
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need to replace starter but cant find it.
Oct 23, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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STRAILER
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The starter is located on the backside of the engine near the transmission. Here is a guide to help you see what you need to do to get the repair done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

You will need to jack the car up

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here are some diagrams (below) that show the location

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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BFORBES20
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Trying to find starter on my car.
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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It looks like the image. It is attached to the lower rear of the engine at the transmission bell housing.
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)
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JOHNNY G.JR
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follow the positive,red cable down to starter
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)
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BFORBES20
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Found it & took it out...got it tested & its good!...so gotta put that back in then check the alternator to see if that's bad or not now
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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What isn't working? Not starting? Not charging?
Kit the key and the neighbors garage door opens? :-)
Give us a clue and we might make things easier.
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)
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BFORBES20
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At first when i try to start the car it seem it wants to start but isnt kicking over & for some reason the Gauges dont seem to work cant even see how many miles are on the car if i wanted too know...and the gas gauge doesnt move when i turn the key to the proper on position just to check for that..so i think there probably is a bad fuse...also dont think i hear the fuel pump engaging like you usually hear in cars when you turn the key to cycle gas.

Well i took the battery had it tested & its good.

Then took the starter off & had that tested & its also good

Only thing i can think of is the fuel pump, alternator, or a sensor that i proli dont know about that would cause the car to stop starting correctly
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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Take a simple test light and check the fuses. Fuses 4, 28 and 19 feed the dash, and the pump control relay. This will give you a quick guide in how to use one. Pretty much any auto part store will have them even wal~mart, and harbor freight sell them. DON'T buy the LED style though, they are not as versatile to use in other testing.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM (Merged)